US-based tech giant Oracle has reportedly laid off a significant number of employees in India, with around 12,000 staff members losing their jobs as part of a major workforce reduction exercise. This development reflects broader cost-cutting efforts by the company amid a changing technology landscape and increased focus on artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.
Oracle employs roughly 30,000 people in India, making these layoffs a large proportion of its local workforce. Several affected employees have indicated that the company is planning a further round of job cuts within the next month, suggesting that the restructuring is not yet complete.
Affected staff were informed by internal communication that organisational changes and a decision to streamline operations were the reasons behind the layoffs. Many employees reportedly received termination notices by email early in the day, with limited prior warning. In some cases, access to internal systems was revoked immediately after notification, adding to the shock felt by those impacted.
To support departing employees, Oracle is said to have outlined a severance structure that includes 15 days’ salary for each year of service, payment for a notice period, leave encashment, gratuity where applicable, and an additional two-month salary top-up. However, these benefits are reportedly offered primarily to those who resign amicably and voluntarily, leaving some employees uncertain about their full compensation entitlements.
This move in India forms part of a larger trend of layoffs by Oracle globally, with thousands of jobs already cut in various markets. Industry analysts view these reductions as tied to Oracle’s strategy to reduce operational costs and reallocate resources toward AI and data centre investments, areas where the company is seeking growth amid stiff competition in the cloud computing space.
The layoffs have drawn reactions from employees and tech industry observers alike, raising questions about workplace communication, job security, and how major technology firms manage talent in a shifting economic environment.
